There's Something Wrong with the Children

Name: There's Something Wrong with the Children
Genre: Mystery, Horror
Released: January 17, 2023
Rating: 53
Cast: Alisha Wainwright, Amanda Crew, Briella Guiza, Carlos Santos, David Mattle

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MGM+ | Release Date (Streaming): January 17, 2023 | Not Rated

Starring: Alisha Wainwright, Amanda Crew, Briella Guiza, Carlos Santos, David Mattle, Ramona Tyler, Zach Gilford

Summary: When Margaret (Alisha Wainwright) and Ben (Zach Gilford) take a weekend trip with longtime friends Ellie (Amanda Crew) and Thomas (Carlos Santos) and their two young children (Briella Guiza and David Mattle), Ben begins to suspect something supernatural is occurring when the kids behave strangely after disappearing into the woods overnight.

Director: Roxanne Benjamin

Genre(s): Mystery, Horror

Rating: Not Rated

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IndieWire Christian Zilko

Jan 19, 2023

The latest Blumhouse movie about creepy kids is a fitting addition to one of horror’s most reliable subgenres, and it manages to elevate itself above the competition through some genuinely compelling adult drama and a delightful Duffer Brothers-esque supernatural twist. And it’s infinitely more enjoyable than any direct-to-streaming January horror movie has any right to be. Read full review

Andrew Crump

Jan 17, 2023

Anybody could direct this kind of story, and many already have. But There’s Something Wrong with the Children is right in Benjamin’s wheelhouse, and her skill with this familiar set-up is a major boon. Read full review

Slashfilm Cass Clarke

Jan 14, 2023

If you're looking for a creepy children horror film to watch, "There's Something Wrong with the Children" will deliver that in half-measures. But there are enough bloody thrills and dramatic tension at play here to make it a fun romp for a Friday night and bowl of popcorn. Read full review

Matt Donato

Jan 19, 2023

There's Something Wrong With The Children is an energetic but expected kiddies-gone-killer tale that wades into some murky waters. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Jan 17, 2023

There's not much wrong with this film on paper—there's just something wrong with the execution. Read full review

Collider Marco Vito Oddo

Jan 19, 2023

There's Something Wrong With the Children is fine as it is for a casual watch, but it’s painful to watch such a talented cast trying to salvage a bland horror film that had so much potential to be unforgettable. Read full review

Noel Murray

Jan 20, 2023

There’s something wrong with the children, all right. The filmmakers can’t figure out what to do with them. Read full review

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Infernoman87

Jan 27, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is one hell of a ride! the "Kids" were fun and entertaining all be it a little annoying lol, but the adults were the ones in my opinion to carry this movie especially Ben. He was far and wide the best character in this movie. tho nothing is really explained in the film i think it fits the style making you keep coming back to connect the dots. like the flower i'm sure that had to do with something but never really explained. Margret was a fun final girl but made many weird decisions, like if you suspect Ben to be a killer why follow him in the woods alone unannounced! bu overall to wrap this up worth your time but is a slow burn type of film as nothing really happens until the final 30 mins! but the director had a vision! overall a fun watch 9/10… Expand

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Kbola

Feb 22, 2023

I enjoyed this. It'snot going to blow you away with anything completely new or amazing but if you enjoyed such films as 'Evil Dead' or 'Cabin Fever' you will enjoy this one. The kids in it do a good job of being suitably Creepy and the adults bring enough humour and conflict to make it anI enjoyed this. It'snot going to blow you away with anything completely new or amazing but if you enjoyed such films as 'Evil Dead' or 'Cabin Fever' you will enjoy this one. The kids in it do a good job of being suitably Creepy and the adults bring enough humour and conflict to make it an enjoyable 90 or so minutes even if there are not many actual scares.… Expand

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Orukayu

Jan 27, 2023

Horror movie released in 2023. Although I didn't have any expectations from the movie, I think it was pretty good as a horror movie. I recommend that you do not rely on the low rating. The tension that builds up gradually in the movie is very nice.

To give information on the subject, thereHorror movie released in 2023. Although I didn't have any expectations from the movie, I think it was pretty good as a horror movie. I recommend that you do not rely on the low rating. The tension that builds up gradually in the movie is very nice.

To give information on the subject, there are two couples. One of them has 2 children. Together they come to the camp house in the woods. Houses are separate. While hiking together in the woods, they see an old building. When they enter it, there is a large pit with no end in it. There's something going on with the kids here. Their behavior is getting weird.

Until a certain point in the movie, there is an uncertainty as to whether there is something strange in the children or the man they haunt. I liked the acting and the thriller and horror elements in the movie. I was pleased that it met my expectations while watching hopelessly.

The music playing at the end of the movie is amazing. Music, Inferno Rebels by Fotocrime.

There is no sex or nudity in the movie. There are occasional sexual conversations.… Expand

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JestersJest

Feb 3, 2023

Trailer made it seem it had potential, but it was a overly drawn out disappointment.
The tension that they try create, is overshadowed by predictability and/or stupidity of the characters. The music did not pace well.
Acting was terrible and generic.

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JoaoPaco

Jan 21, 2023

Ever see a movie preview and say to youself: " That movie looks awesome" then go see it and it's total crapola. THIS IS THAT MOVIE. generic acting prevalent through out film. Script dialog and actor chemistry also generic. A 92 minute movie with 43 minutes of useless nonsense. Sound, music,Ever see a movie preview and say to youself: " That movie looks awesome" then go see it and it's total crapola. THIS IS THAT MOVIE. generic acting prevalent through out film. Script dialog and actor chemistry also generic. A 92 minute movie with 43 minutes of useless nonsense. Sound, music, editing and camera shots all pretty good. The rest I've seen before in every B horror movie ever made. Should have waited til it was free to watch it… Expand

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